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Basically Famous

Spencer Laughlin & Wendy Vaughaninstagram.com
{"_":"You may not know us yet, but we're basically famous...and always in on the joke. This isn't our first rodeo so we've learned a thing or two and one things for certain: Our lives may look different, but we all deal with the same shit. Welcome to our digital diary, where we're taking our notoriety to the mic and no topic is off limits. Each week, we'll laugh over life's bullshit, share our hot takes and make one of you basically famous too! Need advice? Want to get something off your chest? Or maybe you want to find out if you're the asshole in a situation? Call or text the hotline at 919-867-6776 for your moment in the spotlight.  xoxo, Spencer & Wendy\n","$":{"audioboom:html":"1"}}
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Episodes

69: Lawyers, Liars & Love Island

We're still playing pop culture catchup from our time off and Spencer, in an attempt to explain Love Island to Wendy and convince her to watch it, demonstrates why she needs to remember to take her ADHD meds LOL This week's AITA is an in-house special and tbh...we don't care if we're the asshole!

Jun 26, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 69

68: Chloraseptic Hangover

We love y'all <3 Checking in for a life update, chatting about what content has been keeping us busy and answer a few AITA submissions.

Jun 18, 202554 minEp. 68

67: One Testicled Wonder

**Attention Patreon subscribers: This week's episode can be enjoyed ad-free over on patreon.com or in the Patreon app and includes a personal AITA submission for your ears only!** This week's topics are all over the place, in true form. Wendy kicked up her TV-watching game and we want to know what are your must-watch shows currently??

Apr 23, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 67

66: AITA: My Friend's Poor

A highly requested AITA episode! Cancer, husband drama and girls trip etiquette - we're giving our takes and there may be some assholes in our midst. We're also talking briefly about the Southern Charm reunion, splitting the bill at dinner and what's got us bitching this week. xoxo

Apr 08, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 66

65: Pretty Girl Pervert

This week's episode is dropping late but better late than never! We're giving a little BTS of how we put together March Manness each year, our MM pet peeves and getting into some disturbing events taking the internet by storm this week. This week's spotlight moment goes to a follow wanting to know if they're the assh*le for wanting their MIL OUT of her house! xoxo

Apr 04, 202552 minEp. 65

64: Can't Blame the Edit

A continuation of last week's discussion now that LIB S8 Finale and Reunion have aired and we have thoughts! This week's spotlight moment is from a listener who needs to know her worth - trust or BUST! Love y'all, mean it! xo

Mar 20, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 64

63: True Life: I'm Addicted to Ibuprofen

We did our homeworkkkk with our content plates the last few weeks so we are breaking down the latest seasons of Southern Charm and Love is Blind with y'all. This weeks spotlight moment is an AITA from an expecting mama with a pushy MIL!

Mar 06, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 63

62: It Ends With [a Judge and] Us

This week's Spotlight moment comes from someone who's frustrated with their friend who's a new mom to twins PLUS: Update on the IEWU Drama How Spencer coped with the 16-hour TikTok ban Our thought's on a controversial inauguration lewk

Feb 04, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 62

61: Resubscribing to Us

We're kicking off 2025 talking about our intentions for the year plus: the LA Fires Speidi's fanfare the TikTok ban Craig Conover & Paige Desorbo breakup Alllll of the Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni drama!

Jan 15, 20251 hr 41 minEp. 61

60: The One About Thanksgiving

We're back after a busy November and lots of illness and we MISSED Y'ALL! Catching up on our time apart, scratchin our itch to bitch and giving our thoughts on a Thanksgiving-AITA submission. ***We'd love to get followup on past submissions if we've read yours before! If you're wondering if you're the asshole in a situation, call/text 919-867-6776 (it's anonymous!)***

Dec 04, 202458 minEp. 60

59: It Ain't Defamation if it's Real Information

An extra long ep coming at ya since we missed last week. The week's spotlight moment would have any sane woman seeing RED and we discuss the internet's new favorite trend of "rage-baiting" and the most recent season of Love Is Blind! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Nov 05, 20241 hr 22 minEp. 59

58: GIVE US THE NAMES | Diddy Lawsuit Update

This weeks spotlight moment will give any parent a pit (ladies - ALWAYS trust your gut) and leads us into a discussion of the Diddy lawsuits and we read the case filing from one of his alleged victims. TRIGGER WARNING: The details of this case are graphic and may be upsetting. If you wish to not listen, fast forward at 30 minutes until 55 minutes. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow ...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 58

57: Polyamory = MLM

We're back from MB's wedding and somehow fought through the post-tequila haze to record this week's episode - a very informative one at that. NO JUDGEMENT...if you are or have ever been polyamorous, we need more information lol This week's spotlight moment is a bridesmaid needing advice (very on theme) and we share a special little surprise we have in store for y'all :) _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotlin...

Oct 15, 202438 minEp. 57

56: AITA: Affairs, In-Laws and an MMA Gym Bro

This episode we're catching up on AITA submissions this week and bitching about some of the things happening in the hurricane Helene aftermath. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 56

55: CancerCrush

We're baaaaack...again! Almost 3 months since to he date since we last recorded and we're talking about your requested things - where we've been, Diddy-gate and MomTok! Miss y'all so much and glad to be back! <3 _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 23 minEp. 55

54: Baby Got Back

We're baaaaack! We interrupt our summer break to bring you this charming episode. We'll see y'all in July <3

Jun 26, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 54

53: Duck Emoji

Spencer has made her way to a disturbing part of the internet, yet again, after receiving a haunting submission for this week's spotlight moment. We discuss ACM awards, Scottie Scheffler arrest and the newly released hotel footage of Diddy & Cassie. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

May 21, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 53

52: Itchin & Bitchin

We're off one week and so much happens in between! We're catching up on the stories that captured our attention the last two weeks, from the latest on Gypsy Rose and Britney, to the "unalived" preacher's wife in Myrtle Beach. This week's spotlight moment is a new mom struggling to feel supported by her hubby AND we finally settled on what to call our new segment! (P.S. The name drop's on Patreon...IYKYK) _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to...

May 08, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 52

51: Founding Fathers

This week, Wendy gatekeeps the secret to makeup for aging skin, Spencer brings shame upon this podcast with her embarrassing disregard for historical knowledge and then makes up for it with her TSwift knowledge. This week's spotlight moment is a listener making sneaky smoothies and our petty rants are quite...varied. Don't skip out early on the end of this one! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-86...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 51

50: Candy ≠ Salad

New segment coming in HOT, but we need suggestions on the name. A gab sesh about internet and pop culture happenings this week including Morgan Wallen's chair-gate, Cowboy Carter and TradeMeProject bringing in receiptsss to quiet the drama. This week's spotlight moment is from someone whose husband may be a bit too reminiscent of his past. Weigh in with your thoughts on socials and tag us! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or ...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 50

49: March MaNness 2024

And that's a wrap on March MaNness 2024. The best year yet, in our humble opinion! We're recapping MM and all that came with it, meeting a new friend of the show and yucking on some people's yums (lolz) _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Apr 09, 202453 minEp. 49

48: Elaine Loves AITA

We are joined by the infamous Squattin' Watton, here in the flesh, bestowing upon everyone her sage wisdom. Her one request was several AITA submissions and what Elaine wants, Elaine gets!

Mar 26, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 48

47: Reclaiming our Time

We're reclaiming out time from the absolutely unnecessary catch ups with former cast mates and getting into the Love is Blind Reunion so we can finally sleep and stop thinking (and talking) about this show. Until next time, Nick & Vanessa! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 47

46: Breastmilk Mustache

This thing is, sometimes we miss a week of recording and then we wait to talk about things until we see each other and it can get a bit..chaotic. Also, we were going to split this episode into 2 because it's so long but didn't. We're talking about the BOYZZZZ of it all, royalty conspiracies and giving our breakdowns of the final Love is Blind episodes and all the couples just in time for the reunion. Love you, mean it! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole ...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 46

45: Fegan Fox

Wendy has bid her position as "person who cruises" bon voyage and finally accepted her role as a true blue Cruise Person...and she ain't mad. She's sharing stories from her trip and answering Spencer's many questions, meanwhile Spencer breaks down the off-screen Love is Blind updates and SPOILERS - consider yourself warned! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersa...

Feb 27, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 45

44: "Help, My Wife's an Influencer"

This week's spotlight moment is from an influencer husband talking about the dynamics of his marriage -and before anyone asks, no, we don't know who submitted this lol This week we're finally getting to discuss our thoughts on Superbowl, new music and Wendy's Tayvis fatigue. _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Feb 19, 202448 minEp. 44

43: Pookie's Looking Fire

If you aren't on PookieTok, are you even living? We're bringing you a social media-packed episode, touching on everything from Trad Wives to celebs cringy internet behavior to influencer relatability in 2024. Our OG's are going to appreciate this one! _______________________________ Need advice? Wondering if you're the asshole or just need to vent? Call or text into the hotline: 919-867-6776 Follow your hosts at @spencersaidso and @justmewendyv INSTAGRAM TIKTOK TWITTER...

Feb 06, 202448 minEp. 43
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